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Overview |
Georgia State | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,974 | 5,047 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #268 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $35,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $35,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,328 | $14,804 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,390 | $27,386 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,928 | $27,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,230 | 4,244 | ||
| Admitted | 18,826 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1280 | 1145/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia State | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (34,974 students vs. 5,047 students)
Georgia State vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 400.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($35,848.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.1% higher at Lipscomb than Georgia State University ($35,848.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than Lipscomb ($16,390 vs. $27,386)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 10.3% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($14,804 vs. $16,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Georgia State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 148% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($27,096 vs. $10,928)
Georgia State vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 120 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Georgia State (62.3%)
Georgia State vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or Lipscomb? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lipscomb and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Georgia State University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $700 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,200)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $3,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,699)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/